Strass-Alm - Krispl Salzburg

At the foot of a lovely wide mountain side. There's a short steep black run at the very top which was closed the week we were there, and then blues and reds coming in from all directions to the three chairlifts at the bottom. And bang in the middle is the Straßalmhütte. Like most places round these mountains it's a big motorway services place. Lots of sundeck. Lots of room inside. Self service counter. At off-peak times they have waitress service too. When the rush comes the waitresses go and serve at the counter. Automatic sliding doors make it easy to get your tray of drinks out into the sunlight, but beware of the step as you emerge blinking. Carrying a tray of beer glasses in ski boots is risky. Did I mention the half step down to the decking, obviously installed by a carpenter with a love of slapstick? Best to let the waitress do it. But risking all I went inside and got myself an espresso and a big bottle of fizzy water. I made it back to my table without going headlong. And sat in the sun. The menu is the standard Austrian mountain hut, with the addition of pizza.